Pokémon Talks

Have you ever thought about how Pokémon TCG illustrations come to life? Come and join us for a rare opportunity to learn more about the illustrators that make it happen. We will welcome Pokémon TCG artists Atsushi Furusawa and AKIRA EGAWA to talk about their artistic journeys, inspiration, favorite works, art styles, and more.

The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the Pokémon animated series is localized from its original Japanese version to the popular series enjoyed by international audiences, in addition to the creation of an original animated series by TPCi. In a panel moderated by Phil Rynda (director of original animation), Andy Gose (senior director of media production), Tad Kubota (director of media business operations), Toshi Yoshida (animation localization manager), Hilary Thomas (senior producer), and Chris Hewitt (associate producer) will discuss optimizing the series for global viewers and share behind-the-scenes insights on the current mainline series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, and the animated limited series, Pokémon: Path to the Peak, both available now to fans around the world.

Winning the World Championships is as close as any Trainer can get to becoming a true Pokémon Master: it represents the ultimate culmination of skill, strategy, and determination. A panel of past champions, hosted by Dave Schwimmer (senior manager of Play! Pokémon program development), delves into their inspiring journeys to the top of the global competitive scene, what it has meant to them personally, and how they have been supporting the Pokémon community since their rise to glory.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Trainer Tour, an original series centered on the Pokémon TCG created by The Pokémon Company International, in an exciting conversation with the series’ hosts and creators. The panel will discuss the process of creating the heartfelt series and explore how aspiring Trainers foster connections with family and friends through their love of the Pokémon TCG.